History of Jasper Newspapers and Early Press
The article chronicles Jasper’s newspaper history from the Guard founded by A. T. Gallegher in the 1880s to later titles Bee Constitution Round Hustler and News. Park McMahan, on the ground from the start, recounts shifts, rivalries, relocations to Granada and Alba, and a controversial end involving hired scandal.
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Jasper
Park McMahan
Park
Guard
A. T. Gallegher
Mr. Stewart
Tom Seal
Lynn
Alba
Alba ‘‘News
Washington
History of local newspapers and ownership changes
The account traces the rise and fall of several local papers. It notes H. F. Pitts Rexall store origin, Simonson selling to Russell, Herald changes, Monroe seizing Park McMahon’s Hustler plant, and the 1900 short lived sheet. It covers Park’s News printing start, 1900s churn, Jewett’s ventures, Monroe selling to Joe Combs, and the present owner’s claim of progress.
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Jewett
Wells
Park
Alba
Monroe
Joe Combs
High Grade White Diamond Fertilizers Advertised
An advertisement promotes High Grade White Diamond Fertilizers claiming crop doubling and land improvement. It lists varieties including Raw Bone, Raw Bone & Potash, Corn and Wheat Grower, Kali Bone Meal, with scattered misspellings and unclear branding.
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L, Havzverr
Model Variety Store Department Sells 16 Cent Scans
A short item notes the department at the Model Variety Store offering an unusual 16 cent item. The note mentions limited quantities and a quick sale, reflecting a small local business feature in the periodical.
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Model Variety Store
Suit Dismissed Over Unclear Wages and Tools Claim
Justice Chapman dismissed the suit filed by A to recover wages claimed for a boy of about four years who worked on the Bradford farm. Bradford denied the debt and countered for tools usage. Only witness John Bright testified, failing to clarify who owned or used the tools, leading to the quit decision.
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Bradford
Buerge
Chapman
John Bright
John
One Horse Restaurant Still Leads Local Eatery Field
The writer praises the One Horse Restaurant as the top choice among competitors and hints the editor neglected to mention it previously due to attending many ladies. He jokes about the editor being homely and warns others not to tell him, adding a playful threat about catching him.
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One Horse
Last ME South Church Service Before Conference Year Ends
The M E South church will hold its final morning service of the conference year next Sunday at Salem. Members and friends are invited to attend. The annual conference opens at Webb City on September 14 with Bishop Dennis presiding.
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M. E. South
Salem
Webb City
Dennis
Cream buyers advertisement by T. H. Hammond
A concise notice announcing a cream purchasing service by T. H. Hammond. It states they pay the highest market price and invite cream producers to bring their product for sale.
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T. H. Hammond
The Model opens as cozy new variety store in town
A new shop named The Model opens to the public after Mrs. D. H. Badgeley and family arrive from Birmingham. The store preserves George's bicycle repair department and aims to attract public favor. Mr. Badgeley works as an engineer for Frisco with a Birmingham to Winfield run.
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Model
George
D. H. Badgeley
Bert
Wanda
Rose
Birmingham
Ala
Bardgeley
W. N. Cline
Badgeley
Winfield
Ed Wardlow Buys Stentor Jr Calf at Five Hundred
Ed Wardlow reports purchasing J. 5. Roses fine young German coach stallion Stentor Jr for 500 dollars. Rose had offered a premium on Stentor Jr s calves at the street fair and states the premium will stand.
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Ed Wardlow
J. 5
New Fall School Shoes From R L Ropergs & Son
Our fall school shoe line arrives for children offering durable wear and a J style design. R L Ropergs & Son presents options that fit active kids seeking comfort and style.
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R. L. Ropergs & Son
Embroidery Cloth Sale This Saturday Offers First Choice
A local ad announces 750 yards of embroidery fabric in 10c and 12c sold at 7i with first pick available on Saturday. The notice invites shoppers to come early for best selection.
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Ures
Jasper County
Bob Blankenship
West Side Square
Carthage, Mo
Jasper News
Griffith
Jasper, Missouri
Yles
Mactory
J. D. Harbur
H. F. Pitts
Rexall
Simonson
Russell
Herald
Park McMahon
M. E. South Conference
Corbin
Cc. L. Hayziett
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